Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-345 (chess Rd)
GoodFayette County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. South of Fairchance · Structure no. 000000000041147
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 173 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-345 (chess Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-345 (chess Rd) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2030. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-345 (chess Rd) built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-345 (chess Rd) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-345 (chess Rd) carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-345 (chess Rd)?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-345 (chess Rd)?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.